Thomas Back In Outfield boosts Reds in tough loss
Cincinnati manager Fred Hutchinson shuffled Frank Thomas to the outfield and the slugger reached base three times, including a seventh inning homer, as the Reds tied the game 2 2 in the eighth before Willie Mays sparked a decisive ninth inning rally for the San Francisco Giants in a 3 2 defeat. The shift aimed to spark Thomas and sharpen the Reds offense despite a pitching staff struggle.
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Managers come and go as majors roll along
The 1/59 season is midway with three managers relieved. Bill Norman of Detroit, Mike Higgins of Boston, and Mayo Smith of Cincinnati were replaced by Jimmy Dykes, Billy Jurges, and Fred Hutchinson respectively. Hutchinson has prior Detroit and St Louis experience, while Dykes has longer tenure and boosted the Tigers into the tight American League race.
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Whitt Auto Dominates Open League Softball Victory
Whitt Auto Sales jumped into a first place tie with Bavarian's in the Open League after a 17 1 rout of Armco Drainage at Barnits Field. Rodger Mattingly led Whitt with two homers while Kieth earned the win on the mound. Bavarian's also won in extras against Martin's, as the league race tightens for the first round title.
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Craig Helping Dodgers Again Brings Win Over Braves
Dodgers ace Roger Craig delivered 11 innings of three hit shutout relief to earn a 4 3 fourteen inning victory over Milwaukee boosting Los Angeles into second place. Elroy Face extended his scoreless streak as Pittsburgh beat Chicago 4 3 in ten innings. Giants moved within a half game in the NL with a 3 2 win at Cincinnati spoiling Fred Hutchinson's Reds debut.
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Russ Kemmerer
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Hamilton Racing Results Highlight Eight Races Pacing Trot
Results from Hamilton Racing feature winners across nine events led by Josephine Lind and Tonto Ranger with times near 2 12.3 and 2 15.3. Notable entrants include Sunny Kirk and Victorys Hope with odds listed. maidens and 2 year olds also show in race summaries.
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Baily
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Baseball results and standings from Thursday and Friday
Thursday night scores show St. Louis at Philadelphia and Chicago at Pittsburgh. Friday action lists New York at Boston and Cleveland at Chicago with multiple games across the leagues. standings place Cleveland atop the American League with a 44 33 record, Chicago 4 35, and New York 41 30 amid busy schedule notes.
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Moyer Aims to Become Youngest Champion in Welterweight Showdown
In Portland Oregon 19 year old Denny Moyer challenges Jordan for the welterweight crown before about 10000 fans at Portland Meadows. Moyer ranked No 5 by the NBA and No 2 by Ring magazine the bout is televised by NBC with Jordan guaranteed 70000 and gate expected around 100000.
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Jordan Faces Moyer In Portland Showdown
Weather in Portland will be clear with a 72 degree forecast as Jordan and Moyer share similar paths. Each predicts victory with Jordan aiming to stop his opponent and Moyer planning to outpoint, using the 10 point must system. Jordan holds 45 11 with 14 KOs, Moyer 72 10 as an amateur and 20 straight pro wins since turning pro, with Ortega as common foe.
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Blom Eyes Ohio Amateur Title After Beating Champs
Tony Blom of Cincinnati advances in the Ohio Amateur in Cincinnati after defeating two former champions. He faces defending champ Dick Schwartz of Youngstown as the Western Amateur nears the semifinals. Joe Campbell of Knoxville sets a course record 66 at Pittsburgh Field Club. Indians recall Bob Smith and sell Dick Brodowski as majors consider interleague trades. Opening dates announced for 1960 with the National starting April 12 and the American April 17. Boston Beau wins at Buffalo Raceway.
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Beardsley and Nein Brown's Run Shine in Invitational
Beardsley of Dayton posted an excellent three under par 73 on the 934 yard course setting a premier score for the event. Nein followed with a remarkable opening hole eagle two after a fairway wood tee shot on the 329 yard hole.
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Dayton
Dorothy Nein
Finishing Mill Routs Roundhouse on Krentz Two Home Runs
Finishing Mill slugger Krentz hit two grand slams as Finishing Mill beat Roundhouse 305 to 2 in an Armco Maintenance League game. East Side diamond hosted two games with Pipe Shop topping Power 13 to 9 in the second contest. Machine Shop and Hot Strip forfeited to East Processing and Masonry in other scheduled games.
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